Compliance Officer, MLRO

Summary

Join Keyrock as a Compliance Officer and play a crucial role in implementing and maintaining our robust internal control framework. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations, conducting risk assessments, developing and implementing control plans, and acting as the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) for our French entity. This role requires extensive experience in compliance within a regulated financial institution, a strong understanding of financial regulations, and excellent communication skills. Keyrock offers a competitive salary, flexible working hours, remote work opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.

Requirements

• +8 years as a Compliance Officer (2nd line of defense) in a regulated financial institution
• Experience in engaging with regulatory authorities (including the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF))
• Excellent knowledge of financial regulations such as MLR, market abuse, data protection, MiFID II
• A relevant degree, preferably in business or law, is required
• Extensive experience in implementation of monitoring and control processes to support policies and procedures

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations by developing and implementing policies and procedures
• Conduct compliance risk assessments and elaborate an annual compliance plan
• Develop and implement a plan of second-line controls and conduct the tests
• Draft compliance points of attention and recommendations
• Assess future business activities to identify potential compliance risks
• Ensure the firm’s policies and procedures are being communicated effectively to all relevant employees
• Ensure the compliance trainings are effective and up to date
• Keep abreast with regulatory changes and maintain the policies and procedures up to date
• Assist the Head of Regulatory Compliance with management information reports
• Be responsible for oversight of Keyrock UK compliance with its AML obligations and act as a focal point for the firm’s AML activity (MLRO)
• Carry out the duties of a MLRO as per the AML/CTF Framework
• Represent the company in all matters of money laundering prevention internally and externally
• Serve as a subject matter expert on AML/CTF matters, providing guidance and support to the compliance team and other departments
• Conduct regular audits and reviews to ensure compliance with AML/CTF requirements and internal policies

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of MiCA regulation and of the digital assets ecosystem is a major plus
• A compliance qualification for example ACAMS or a Masters in a related field would be advantageous

Benefits

• A competitive salary package, with various benefits depending on method of engagement (Employee vs Contractor)
• Autonomy in your time management thanks to flexible working hours and the opportunity to work remotely
• The freedom to create your own entrepreneurial experience by being part of a team of people in search of excellence